Southbridge School Evacuated After Suspicious Package Found

SOUTHBRIDGE (CBS) -- The Southbridge Middle/High School was evacuated Tuesday morning and a police bomb squad responded to the scene after a suspicious package was found, officials said.

Acting Superintendent Sheryl Stanton said an "unknown suspicious package" was the reason students were sent home for the day.

"At approximately 9:00 a.m. today, a student issue was brought to the attention of Middle/High School Administration regarding an unknown suspicious package," Stanton said. "The building was evacuated directly following the notification to the police department for safety reasons during the investigation."

The school said all students were safe and there was no danger to the student population.

The state fire marshal confirmed the Massachusetts State Police bomb squad responded to the school.

On Monday, three high schools reported receiving threats by email, but it's not yet clear if Tuesday's incident is related.